Your external Data Protection Officer.
- Fully Cloud-Based & Automated
- Direct Expert Support
- Certified Employee Training Included
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Everything you need for full UK GDPR compliance
Automated Risk Audits
Discover security and compliance gaps instantly via our digital dashboard. No messy spreadsheets or bureaucratic delays.
On-Demand DPO Expertise
Get direct access to certified privacy professionals whenever complex security questionnaires land on your desk.
Build Instant Credibility
Eliminate the hesitation that stalls agreements. Verified data safety gives your users, partners, and network the absolute confidence to move forward with you right away.
Set-and-Forget Training
Automated, cloud-based employee compliance modules that handle staff onboarding and certification completely on autopilot.
Predictable, Flat-Rate Pricing
Transparent, cost-effective packages tailored to your exact business size. 100% predictable with absolutely zero hidden legal fees.
Velocity-First Support
Rapid, direct human response times designed to keep your business moving fast and your operations running smoothly.
Data privacy without consultant dependency
More than 2,500 companies trust heyData for fast, fully compliant, and digital data privacy without compromises.
Ready in 2 weeks
While traditional consultants often take months to get started, heyData gets your business fully operational and secure in next to no time.
Certified privacy lawyers & experts
Our team consists exclusively of certified data protection experts and legal professionals with proven industry experience.
Our team consists exclusively of certified data protection experts with proven industry experience.
Platform & experts combined
No disconnected systems or Excel chaos. Smart software and your dedicated Data Protection Officer work seamlessly hand in hand for you.
Audit-proof protection
We help you seamlessly implement all UK GDPR obligations, ensuring your business is perfectly prepared for sudden audits or regulatory inquiries.
In-House vs. heyData: The Real Cost
The financial calculation many CEOs overlook—but every CFO demands.
In-house Data Protection Officer
Salary share as DPO (monthly)£900
Employee workload20%
Training costs (annual)£1,200
Additional services (Training & Audits)Not included
Total annual costs£10,800
External DPO
All-in-One Compliance Solutionfrom £59 / month
Employee workloadCompletely offloaded
Training costs (annual)£0
Additional services (Training & Audits) Included in some packages
Total costs per yearfrom £708
What our customers say
The software helps us document all IT security measures relevant to data protection and review them regularly.
What sets heyData apart is its responsiveness and fast execution.
Thanks to the platform, we can handle onboarding centrally and efficiently.
With heyData, we save time, reduce risks, and actively strengthen our customers' trust.
Simplify data protection and ensure compliance. Start now.
Your no-obligation initial consultation – completely risk-free.
100% no-obligation
Transparent Pricing, no Surprises
The cost many CEOs try to cut, but every CFO insists on.
- External Data Protection Officer mandate
- Free annual audit + report
- Creation of all data protection documents
- Liability
- Everything included in the Starter plan
- Compliance training for employees
- Data protection impact assessments
- Data protection seal
- Everything included in the Professional plan
- Additional expert support
- Whitelabeling
- Higher liability, integrations, and much more
Frequently asked questions about external DPOs
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What are the tasks of a data protection officer?
What are the tasks of a data protection officer?
The data protection officer has the following tasks:
- Advising and training controllers, processors, and employees on complying with data protection regulations
- Monitoring compliance with data protection regulations and strategies for protecting personal data, as well as carrying out data protection impact assessments
- Data protection audit of your company
- Cooperation and contact with the data protection authority
- Advising management and business units
- Preparing the mandatory documents
How much does an internal data protection officer cost for my company?
How much does an internal data protection officer cost for my company?
A part-time internal data protection officer invests 20% of their working time in data protection tasks. Depending on the workload, this can cost the company between 5,000 and 15,000 euros per year.
For a full-time position, the same costs apply, but without pro-rated salary calculation. The costs for full-time data protection officers can range between 45,000 and 65,000 euros per year, depending on the company and its tasks. The average investment is 55,000 euros.
How much does an external data protection officer cost?
How much does an external data protection officer cost?
The costs for external data protection officers vary widely and depend on many factors. Lawyers and law firms may charge hourly rates of 250 euros or more, while external data protection officers with a certificate of expertise often earn somewhat less.
It's important to note that an external data protection officer covers many costs themselves, such as further training and work materials, and is generally liable for errors in their advice.
Why should I choose heyData's data protection solution?
Why should I choose heyData's data protection solution?
Our data protection solution offers your company, among other things, support as an external data protection officer, help with creating and reviewing privacy policies, DPAs, ROPAs, TOMs, and other mandatory documents, a comprehensive digital audit, online employee training, and an expert team of lawyers and legal professionals.
Based on your needs, we'll create a tailored offer with no hidden extra fees.
What should you consider when choosing an external data protection officer?
What should you consider when choosing an external data protection officer?
Important criteria include: legal knowledge and experience with the GDPR, industry expertise, being part of a team of experts rather than an individual, strong communication skills, the ability to provide employee training with certification, transparent pricing, and a modern, digital way of working with software and integrations.
When do we need a data protection officer?
When do we need a data protection officer?
In Germany, a DPO generally must be appointed if, as a rule, at least 20 people are permanently engaged in the automated processing of personal data. Independently of this, the obligation can also arise from, among other things, extensive monitoring or the large-scale processing of particularly sensitive data.
